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MPs ask passenger groups, rail and bus operators about improving access
15 April 2013
The Transport Committee holds the second oral evidence session on Monday 15 April for its inquiry looking at how to improve access to transport for people with disabilities.
Witnesses
Monday 15 April 2013, Wilson Room, Portcullis House
4.15pm
- Ann Frye, independent transport and disability consultant
- Faryal Velmi, Director, Transport for All
- Mike Hewitson, Head of Passenger Issues, Passenger Focus
- Guy Parcker, Chief Executive, Leonard Cheshire Disability
4.50pm
- Steven Salmon, Director of Policy Development, Confederation of Passenger Transport
- Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of UK Bus, First Group Bus
- Tom Stables, Managing Director of National Express UK Coach, National Express Coaches
5.25pm
- David Mapp, Commercial Director, Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)
- Gareth Williams, Director for Regulatory Affairs, Eurostar
- Margaret Hickish, Access and Inclusion Manager, Network Rail
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